Chem Alert Report Manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
BONDED GLASSWOOL - OLD FORMULATION
Product Name
Synonyms BLACKSEAL, BUILDING BATTS, BUILDING BLANKET, CSR BONDED GLASSWOOL (FORMERLY), DUCTLINER,
FIBREGLASS BATTS, FIBREGLASS INSULATION, GLASS FIBRE, GLASSWOOL, GLASSWOOL BATTS,
GLASSWOOL INSULATION, INSULATION BATTS, INSULATION WOOL, INSULFOIL, LIGHT APPLIANCE,
Uses INSULATION, THERMAL & ACOUSTIC INSULATION.
Supplier Name CSR LIMITED
Address 9 Help Street, Chatswood NSW, 2067, AUSTRALIA
Telephone +61 2 9235 8044; +61 2 235 8000
Fax +61 2 235 8044
Emergency 1800 807 668
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO NOHSC CRITERIA
NOT CLASSIFIED AS A DANGEROUS GOOD BY THE CRITERIA OF THE ADG CODE
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Formula Conc. CAS No.
FIBROUS GLASS >80% 65997-17-3
PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN <10% 25104-55-6
MINERAL OIL (SOLVENT REFINED) <2% Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Flush gently with running water. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
Inhalation If exposure occurs leave exposure area immediately. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Remove contaminated clothing and gently flush affected areas with water. Seek medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder clothing before reuse.
Ingestion For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. Due to product form and
application, ingestion is considered unlikely.
Advice To Treat symptomatically.
Doctor
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Non flammable. No fire or explosion hazard exists. Resin binders and facings may decompose, smolder or burn in
fire situation or if heated over 300 C.
Fire and Non flammable. If product is present in a fire, toxic gases may be evolved. Evacuate area and contact emergency
services. Remain upwind and notify those downwind of hazard. Wear full protective equipment including Self
Explosion
Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when combating fire. Use waterfog to cool intact containers and nearby
storage areas.
Extinguishing Non flammable.
Hazchem Code None Allocated
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spillage If product is damaged, seal and minimise fibre release. Wear dust-proof goggles, PVC/rubber gloves, a Class P2
(Particulate) respirator and coveralls. Clean area using approved micro-filter equipped vacuum cleaner or wet
sweep. Reuse where possible or place in a sealable plastic bag for safe disposal to an approved landfill.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Use safe work practices to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation. Observe good personal hygiene. Prohibit eating,
drinking and smoking in contaminated areas. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and
protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Storage Store in sealed container in cool, dry area, removed from foodstuffs. Ensure packages are adequately labelled,
protected from physical damage and sealed when not in use.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation Use with adequate natural or mechanical ventilation during installation. If cutting, local extraction ventilation is
recommended. Clean area with micro equipped vacuum cleaner or by wet sweeping.
Exposure PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN (25104-55-6)
ES-TWA : 1 ppm (Formaldehyde)
Standards
ES-STEL : 2 ppm (Formaldehyde)
MINERAL OIL (SOLVENT REFINED) (Not Available)
ES-TWA : 5 mg/m3 (Mineral oil mist)
PPE Wear PVC or rubber gloves, dust-proof goggles, coveralls and a Class P1 (Particulate) Respirator. At high dust
levels, wear a Class P2 (Particulate) Respirator. At high fibre levels, wear a Full-face Class P3 (Particulate)
respirator.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: YELLOW FIBROUS MATERIAL
Odour: FAINT AMINE ODOUR OR ODOURLESS
pH: NOT RELEVANT
Vapour Pressure: NOT RELEVANT
Vapour Density: NOT AVAILABLE
Boiling Point: NOT RELEVANT
Melting Point: > 700 C
Evaporation Rate: NON VOLATILE
Solubility (water): INSOLUBLE
Specific Gravity: NOT AVAILABLE
% Volatiles: NOT AVAILABLE
Flammability: NON FLAMMABLE
Flash Point: NOT RELEVANT
Upper Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Lower Explosion Limit: NOT RELEVANT
Autoignition Temperature: NOT AVAILABLE
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity No reported incompatibilities, however resin binders may be attacked by acidic, alkaline or solvent based
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY cont.
substances.
Decomposition Resin binders and facings may decompose, smolder or burn in fire situation or if heated over 300 C.
Products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Health Hazard Irritant. This product has the potential to cause adverse health effects with over exposure. Use safe work practices
(ie cut with hand tools, vacuum residues regularly, do not tear material) to avoid fibre inhalation. Refer to the NOHSC
Summary
National Code of Practice for Synthetic Mineral Fibres for further information. Fibreglass is classified as possibly
carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B).
Eye Irritant. Exposure to fibres may result in irritation, lacrimation, pain and redness.
Inhalation Irritant. Exposure to fibres may result in mucous membrane irritation of the respiratory tract. Fibreglass is classified
as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B).
Skin Irritant. Prolonged contact may result in itching, pain, redness and skin rash. Potential sensitising agent.
Ingestion Not applicable. Due to product form, ingestion is considered highly unlikely.
Toxicity Data PHENOL FORMALDEHYDE RESIN (25104-55-6)
LC50 (Inhalation) : 74 mg/m3 (mammal, phenol)
LD50 (Skin) : 669 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 (Ingestion) : 42 mg/kg (rat, formaldehyde)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environment Limited ecotoxicity data was available for this product at the time this report was prepared. Ensure appropriate
measures are taken to prevent this product from entering the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Place in sealed, appropriately labelled plastic bags and dispose of to approved landfill. Suitable label: CAUTION:
SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE WASTE. Clean area with micro equipped vacuum or wet sweep.
Disposal
Legislation Dispose of in accordance with relevant local legislation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Not classified as a Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail.
UN Number None Allocated
DG Class None Allocated
Subsidiary None Allocated
Risk(s)
Packing Group None Allocated
Hazchem Code None Allocated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poison
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION cont.
Schedule
A poison schedule number has not been allocated to this product using the criteria in the Standard for the Uniform
Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSDP).
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional The manufacturer reports that this product has been replaced by the FBS-1 Glass Wool range of biosoluble
products.
Information
WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA - SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRE - NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE: This code details
minimum requirements for the safe handling of mineral fibres. Issues such as training, air monitoring, application
procedures to reduce fibre release and personal protective equipment are detailed within. RMT recommend this
publication be referred to when developing site specific procedures.
PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESINS: This product contains a phenol-formaldehyde urea thermostat resin. Traces of
free formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitisation with asthma-like symptoms upon exposure to vapours.
Phenol is an experimental carcinogen. Formaldehyde is classified as a confirmed human carcinogen (IARC Group
1). However, an inhalation hazard is not anticipated under normal conditions of use as the resin produces very low
levels of vapour once cured.
SYNTHETIC MINERAL FIBRES - SMF (also known as Man Made Mineral Fibres) refers to synthetic fibrous
inorganic substances made primarily from rock, clay, slag or glass. These fibres may be divided into three general
groups;
(i) GLASSFIBRES or FIBREGLASS (comprising glasswool and glass filament);
(ii) ROCKWOOL/ SLAGWOOL; and
(iii) CERAMIC FIBRES.
If any of the fibres are classified as "respirable", they can be inhaled into the deepest part of the lungs.
RESPIRABLE FIBRES: If fibres have a diameter of less than 3 microns, length greater than 5 microns, and a length
to width ratio greater than 3:1, these are classified as 'respirable fibres'. When inhaled, respirable fibres are able to
reach the lower region of the lungs, where, depending on the chemical nature of the fibre(s), chronic health effects
may develop.
ABBREVIATIONS:
mg/m3 - Milligrams per cubic metre
ppm - Parts Per Million
TWA/ES - Time Weighted Average or Exposure Standard.
pH - relates to hydrogen ion concentration - this value will relate to a scale of 0 - 14, where 0 is highly acidic and 14
is highly alkaline.
CAS# - Chemical Abstract Service number - used to uniquely identify chemical compounds.
M - moles per litre, a unit of concentration.
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES:
The recommendation for protective equipment contained within this Chem Alert report is provided as a guide only.
Factors such as method of application, working environment, quantity used, product concentration and the
availability of engineering controls should be considered before final selection of personal protective equipment is
made. Information provided by Risk Management Technologies is summarised for ease of use. Additional technical
information is available by calling +61 8 9322 1711.
HEALTH EFFECTS FROM EXPOSURE:
It should be noted that the effects from exposure to this product will depend on several factors including: frequency
and duration of use; quantity used; effectiveness of control measures; protective equipment used and method of
application. Given that it is impractical to prepare a Chem Alert report which would encompass all possible
scenarios, it is anticipated that users will assess the risks and apply control methods where appropriate.
COLOUR RATING SYSTEM: Chem Alert reports are assigned a colour rating of Green, Amber or Red for the
purpose of providing users with a quick and easy means of determining the hazardous nature of a product. Safe
handling recommendations are provided in all Chem Alert reports so as to clearly identify how users can control the
hazards and thereby reduce the risk (or likelihood) of adverse effects. As a general guideline a Green colour rating
Colour
Rating
AMBER
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16. OTHER INFORMATION cont.
indicates a low hazard, an Amber colour rating indicates a moderate hazard and a Red colour rating indicates a high
hazard.
Report 22nd May 2001
Reviewed
Date Printed 13th January 2005
Report Status Chem Alert reports are compiled as an independent source of information by RMT's scientific department, based on
the latest chemical and toxicological research and, where appropriate, in compliance with relevant standards,
guidance notes and legislation. Where available the manufacturer's original MSDS is also provided to Chem Alert
subscribers as a scanned image for their convenience. In many instances Chem Alert reports are compiled on
behalf of manufacturers in which case they serve as the "Manufacturer's MSDS" and are clearly identifed as such on
the relevant reports.
Prepared By Risk Management Technologies
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Western Australia 6005
Phone: +61 8 9322 1711
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Rating
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